One grand crisis in academe
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There has been considerable political conflict in the UK over the decision by government ministers to exempt Scottish students at Scottish universities from tuition fees for the fourth year of their courses, while their English, Welsh and Northern Irish counterparts must pay up to 1,000 pounds sterling. This conflict could cause substantial difficulties for higher education budgets from Oct 1998. The National Union of Students believes that students should not be charged different amounts on the basis of where they live, and is now seeking legal advice.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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The university challenge: where to put the 500,000?
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Universities and higher education colleges in the UK are already facing shortages of space and resources as student numbers expand rapidly. These problems are likely to get much worse as the government seeks to increase student numbers by a further 500,000. The Association of University Teachers has voted to oppose the government's expansion plans unless additional funding is made available. It remains uncertain how the government's target will be achieved and funded.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Blair blunders into dispute at strike-hit college
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's visit to New College in Swindon, England, is discussed. Lecturers at the college staged a strike against low funding levels shortly before the visit.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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